From the monthly archives:

May 2007

The Difference Between Immediate and Permanent Dentures

May 16, 2007

If you are suffering from tooth loss, you are probably wondering what the difference is between immediate dentures and permanent dentures. 
Generally speaking, both immediate dentures and permanent dentures are used to replace lost teeth in your mouth.  Replacing teeth you’ve lost is essential to eat and speak properly, as well as provide adequate support [...]

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Reducing the Swelling after Dental Procedures

May 14, 2007

After you have oral surgery or a dental procedure, sometimes you will experience swelling within 24 hours.  Swelling after a dental procedure is performed can last for up to five to seven days and after the swelling subsides, you may get bruising on your face.  This could last for up to 10 days after oral [...]

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Learn How To Avoid The Seven Threats To A Beautiful Smile: Part 6

May 13, 2007

If you were with us for the last five issues, you’ll recall Threat #1 to your dental health was Neglect, Threat #2—Under-treatment, Threat #3—Over-treatment , Threat #4—diet and Threat #5—Medications.
This week we’re going to discus Threat #6, Overall Health. Several conditions can contribute to gum disease but diabetes is one of the most significant. [...]

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Think of your Dentist’s Office as a Visit to the Spa

May 11, 2007

Why not view a visit to the dental office in a more pleasant light by considering it like a visit to the spa?  That’s right, a trip to the dentist can be quite a bit like a spa experience because you are able to walk out in just a couple of hours looking and feeling [...]

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The Causes of Mouth Canker Sores

May 10, 2007

Canker sores resemble small ulcers that form inside your mouth.  There are many reason you may develop canker sores in your mouth:
- some people experience dryness from toothpastes and mouthwashes containing sodium lauryl sulfate and canker sores may form;
- mechanical trauma, such as a sharp tooth, accidentally biting the inside of your mouth or a [...]

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Learn How To Avoid The Seven Threats To A Beautiful Smile: Part 5

May 10, 2007

If you were with us for the last four issues, you’ll recall Threat #1 to your dental health was Neglect, either by you or your dentist, Threat #2—Under-treatment, Threat #3—Over-treatment and Threat #4—diet.
This week we’re going to discus Threat #5, Medications.
Ironically, the very medicines that are supposed to help you, could be making your [...]

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What is a Bitewing X-Ray and do Your Teeth Need One?

May 9, 2007

A bitewing x-ray is the most common dental x-ray taken of patients.  During a bitewing x-ray, you bite your teeth down together on a cardboard or plastic tab with x-ray film in the center to hold them in place as an x-ray gets taken.
A bitewing x-ray shows the crown portions of the top and bottom [...]

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What Happens When You Ignore Cavities

May 8, 2007

Tooth decay eats away at your tooth and causes cavities to occur.  If you have cavities, it is important to go to a dentist right away for treatment.  Ignoring cavities will cause complications down the road.
When a cavity is detected in its early stages, the dentist can drill away the decay and give you a [...]

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Impacted Wisdom Teeth – Help is Available at your Dentist’s Office

May 7, 2007

Wisdom teeth are the final teeth to come in, usually between the ages of 16 through 21.  They are the teeth that come up in the back of each quadrant of your mouth. 
When a wisdom tooth is impacted it actually gets stuck in the bone and does not fit or come into the mouth [...]

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Smile for the Camera – Preparing your Teeth for Special Occasions

May 4, 2007

Are you getting ready for that special occasion but you’ve discovered that your teeth aren’t quite as ready as you?  If you teeth don’t look picture perfect for the cameras at the big event, consider a visit to the cosmetic dentist for a whole new look you’ll want to smile about.
There are cosmetic dentistry techniques [...]

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